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Dr. Dara Cotton
BDS (Hons) (B’ham) MFDS RCPS (Glasg)
Dara graduated from Birmingham School of Dentistry with Honours and academic prizes for her achievements in pharmacology and pathology. She has achieved her Diploma of Membership of the Faculty of Dental Surgery at the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow (MFDS) and is currently studying for her Diploma in Implant Dentistry with the Royal College of Surgeons in London; this gives her extended experience in the latest techniques in implantology, bone grafts and sinus augmentations across the UK and Europe, including Italy, Germany and Spain. She enjoys partaking in implant and general dentistry across the globe and has attended lectures, study tours and conferences in many countries around the world, including Brazil, Dubai, Argentina and Switzerland.
She is a kind and ethical dentist who thrives at Scott Arms Dental Practice where she loves to get to know her patients, fully explaining treatment options and calming any nerves. Dara is Dental Phobia Certified and trained in intravenous sedation, which she performs regularly for anxious patients who wish to undergo dental work such as extractions, grafting and implant surgery.
Outside of work, Dara is a dedicated animal lover with many pets. She is passionate about oenology and the study of viniculture and has tutored with the Wine and Spirit Education Trust. She enjoys being creative through piano, singing and painting and is an advocate of healthy living, with hobbies including Ashtanga Yoga, meditation and cooking.
Dental Implants
Dara is one of our dental implant dentists. Watch the video below to see Dara herself explain dental implants.
Case Examples
Open the tabs below to see examples of dental procedures performed by Dara.
- Case 1: Block bone graft
This is a patient who received a block bone graft from symphysis to restore the horizontal and vertical dimensions of the UL3 and replacement with an implant.
- Case 2: Dental bonding
Implants to replace deciduous UL2 and missing UL4 with freehand composite bonding UR2.
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- Case 3: Filling replacement
Replacement of an amalgam filling with a composite filling.
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- Case 4: Filling
Replacement of broken glass ionomer cement with a composite filling.
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- Case 5: Crowns
Broken teeth treated with root canal therapy and EMAX crowns.
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- Case 6: Implant-retained bridgework
Upper arch teeth removal and replaced with implant-retained removable bridgework.
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- Case 7: Freehand bonding
Freehand bonding to improve the appearance of upper laterals
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- Case 8: Fixed bridge
UL2-UR2 denture replacement for a four-implant fixed bridge with extensive horizontal bone grafting.
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- Case 9: UR4 implant
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- Case 10: Implant bridge
Full arch upper fixed implant bridge.
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- Case 11: Root canal and whitening
Root canal treatment and internal whitening to restore the appearance of UL1 following trauma
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- Case 12: Implant
Simple implant to replace the missing UL4.
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- Case 13: Crown
EMAX crown UR1 to restore tooth structure after trauma.
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- Case 14: Full mouth reconstruction
Full mouth reconstruction with dental implants and composite/porcelain hybrid bridgework.
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Dental Phobia Certified
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